Top Skills' Details

1. 2+ years of data center experience

2. Fiber optic cabling experience - cable dressing and management

Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Technician with extensive experience in fiber optic cabling, cable dressing, and management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) at our two new data center sites. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in fiber optic infrastructure and a commitment to maintaining high standards of network performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fiber Optic Cabling: Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cables to ensure optimal network performance.

• Cable Dressing and Management: Organize and manage fiber optic cables within IDF closets, ensuring neat and efficient cable routing.

• IDF Construction: Assist in the setup and configuration of IDF closets, including the installation of switches, patch panels, and other network equipment.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve fiber optic cabling issues to maintain uninterrupted network connectivity.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cabling installations, configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Collaboration: Work closely with network engineers, project managers, and other team members to ensure successful project completion.

• Compliance: Adhere to industry standards and best practices for fiber optic cabling and network infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in fiber optic cabling, cable dressing, and management.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in installing, terminating, and testing fiber optic cables. Familiarity with network equipment and IDF setup.

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in cable management and documentation.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network cabling issues efficiently.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Microsoft has a surge of data center deployments in the PHX market. They have two buildings they need to quickly build the IDF for so that they can go live with the sites this summer. This is a maximum effort deployment and requires all hands on deck.

Microsoft is in Hypergrowth mode which makes it an exciting time to join. Just on the westside valley alone, Microsoft plans to build 2-3 data centers per year for the next five years and triple in size. With that growth comes a lot of opportunity and potential upward mobility.

Microsoft's top priority and highest visibility project across the country

Microsoft is taking on GPU deployments across the country to continue to implement AI Servers and increase their AI capabilities for their customers that use Azure

Great chance to go FTE

PPE is required and will be provided from us

• Composite-toed boots (TEK reimburses up to $100)

• High-vis vest

• Safety glasses

• Cut-resistant gloves

• Ear protection

  Some of these sites are still under construction and require additional PPE.

• Hard hat

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.